Application Requirements

We admit candidates from a wide variety of industries and backgrounds who demonstrate professional achievement, academic aptitude, and leadership potential.

The admissions team takes a holistic approach to application review and seeks to understand all aspects of a candidate’s character, qualifications, and experiences. We will consider achievements in the context of the opportunities available to a candidate. Some applicants may have faced hardships or unusual life circumstances, and we will consider the maturity, perseverance, and thoughtfulness with which they have responded to and/or overcome them.

All interested candidates are encouraged to apply.

The Berkeley MBA Application

Applying begins with our secure online application. Begin by creating an account where you can save your work, hitting "submit" once you have the requirements completed.

A $200 application fee is required and payable within the online application. A fee waiver is available if you are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident who is an active participant of the Americorps or Peace Corps, a U.S. military service member, or who qualifies based on financial need as determined by Estimated Family Contribution.